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Bill117th CongressFiled Jan 25, 2021Labor and Employment
H.R. 447

National Apprenticeship Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary passed house (Feb 5, 2021)

National Apprenticeship Act of 2021

This bill provides statutory authority for the registered apprenticeship program within the Department of Labor and for related grant programs.

The bill provides statutory authority for the Office of Apprenticeship (OA) within Labor. The OA's responsibilities include (1) supporting the development of apprenticeship models; (2) recognizing qualified state apprenticeship agencies, and operating apprenticeship offices in states without a recognized agency; (3) providing technical assistance to state agencies; (4) periodically updating requirements for each occupation in the apprenticeship program and determining whether to approve new occupations for the program; (5) promoting greater diversity in the national apprenticeship system; and (6) awarding grants provided by this bill.

The bill also establishes in statute the responsibilities of state apprenticeship agencies and offices, including (1) providing technical assistance to stakeholders, (2) resolving complaints, (3) establishing state performance goals, and (4) including in its written plan a description of how its apprenticeship programs align with the skills needs of the state's employers.

The OA shall enter into an agreement with the Department of Education to promote the integration and alignment of apprenticeship programs with secondary, postsecondary, and adult education.

The OA shall award grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements to eligible entities to (1) expand national apprenticeship system programs, including by expanding pre-apprenticeship and youth apprenticeship programs; (2) encourage employer participation; and (3) strengthen alignment between the apprenticeship system and education providers.

The bill provides statutory authority for criteria for various programs, including (1) quality standards for apprenticeships, (2) requirements for apprenticeship agreements between a program sponsor and an apprentice, and (3) acceptable uses for grant funds awarded by this bill.

The bill also provides statutory authority for the National Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships. The committee's duties shall include advising the OA on matters relating to this bill and providing recommendations on topics such as increasing the participation of populations not traditionally involved in the national apprenticeship system.

Labor shall engage an independent entity to conduct research on ways to improve the management and effectiveness of national apprenticeship system programs.

What just happenedFeb 25, 2021

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3](D-VA)Sponsor
91 cosponsors81 D10 R
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  1. Feb 25, 2021IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  2. Feb 24, 2021FloorH8D000

    Mr. Scott (VA) asked unanimous consent that the Clerk be directed to make a change in the engrossment of H.R. 447 to strike lines 1 through 6 on page 21 and insert revised language. Agreed to without objection.

  3. Feb 5, 2021FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. Feb 5, 2021FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 173 (Roll no. 31).

  5. Feb 5, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 173 (Roll no. 31).

  6. Feb 5, 2021FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  7. Feb 5, 2021FloorH8D000

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.

  8. Feb 5, 2021FloorH8D000

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.

  9. Feb 5, 2021FloorH8D000

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.

  10. Feb 5, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H455-458)

  11. Feb 5, 2021FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rules 19, the Chair postponed further consideration of H.R. 447.

  12. Feb 5, 2021FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Stefanik amendment No. 22, the Chair put the question on the adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the nays had prevailed. Mrs. Stefanik demanded yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  13. Feb 5, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 85, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stefanik amendment No. 22.

  14. Feb 5, 2021FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hill amendment No. 10, the Chair put the question on the adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Hill demanded yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  15. Feb 5, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 85, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hill amendment No. 10.

  16. Feb 5, 2021FloorH8D000

    Motion to reconsider liad on the table. Agreed to without objection.

  17. Feb 5, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 85, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Levin amendment en bloc No. 3.

  18. Feb 5, 2021FloorH8D000

    Motion to reconsider liad on the table. Agreed to without objection.

  19. Feb 5, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 85, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Levin (MI) amendment en bloc 2.

  20. Feb 5, 2021FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Levin (MI) amendment en bloc No.1, the Chair put the question on the adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Biggs demanded yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  21. Feb 5, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 85, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Levin amendment en bloc No. 1.

  22. Feb 5, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 447.

  23. Feb 5, 2021FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 447 and H. Con. Res. 11 with 1 hour of debate on H.R. 447 and 3 hours of debate on H. Con. Res. 11. The previous question on both measures shall be considered as ordered. The rule also provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 447.

  24. Feb 5, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 85. (consideration: CR H393-440)

  25. Feb 2, 2021FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 85 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 447 and H. Con. Res. 11 with 1 hour of debate on H.R. 447 and 3 hours of debate on H. Con. Res. 11. The previous question on both measures shall be considered as ordered. The rule also provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 447.

  26. Jan 25, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Judiciary Committee
  27. Jan 25, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  28. Jan 25, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  29. Jan 25, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseFeb 5, 202153

National Apprenticeship Act of 2021

This bill provides statutory authority for the registered apprenticeship program within the Department of Labor and for related grant programs.

The bill provides statutory authority for the Office of Apprenticeship (OA) within Labor. The OA's responsibilities include (1) supporting the development of apprenticeship models; (2) recognizing qualified state apprenticeship agencies, and operating apprenticeship offices in states without a recognized agency; (3) providing technical assistance to state agencies; (4) periodically updating requirements for each occupation in the apprenticeship program and determining whether to approve new occupations for the program; (5) promoting greater diversity in the national apprenticeship system; and (6) awarding grants provided by this bill.

The bill also establishes in statute the responsibilities of state apprenticeship agencies and offices, including (1) providing technical assistance to stakeholders, (2) resolving complaints, (3) establishing state performance goals, and (4) including in its written plan a description of how its apprenticeship programs align with the skills needs of the state's employers.

The OA shall enter into an agreement with the Department of Education to promote the integration and alignment of apprenticeship programs with secondary, postsecondary, and adult education.

The OA shall award grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements to eligible entities to (1) expand national apprenticeship system programs, including by expanding pre-apprenticeship and youth apprenticeship programs; (2) encourage employer participation; and (3) strengthen alignment between the apprenticeship system and education providers.

The bill provides statutory authority for criteria for various programs, including (1) quality standards for apprenticeships, (2) requirements for apprenticeship agreements between a program sponsor and an apprentice, and (3) acceptable uses for grant funds awarded by this bill.

The bill also provides statutory authority for the National Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships. The committee's duties shall include advising the OA on matters relating to this bill and providing recommendations on topics such as increasing the participation of populations not traditionally involved in the national apprenticeship system.

Labor shall engage an independent entity to conduct research on ways to improve the management and effectiveness of national apprenticeship system programs.

Introduced in HouseJan 25, 2021

National Apprenticeship Act of 2021

This bill provides statutory authority for the registered apprenticeship program within the Department of Labor, provides for related grant programs, and contains related provisions.

The bill provides statutory authority for the Office of Apprenticeship (OA) within Labor. The OA's responsibilities include (1) supporting the development of apprenticeship models; (2) recognizing qualified state apprenticeship agencies, and operating apprenticeship offices in states without a recognized agency; (3) providing technical assistance to state agencies; (4) periodically updating requirements for each occupation in the apprenticeship program and determining whether to approve new occupations for the program; (5) promoting greater diversity in the national apprenticeship system; and (6) awarding grants provided under this bill.

The bill also establishes in statute the responsibilities of state apprenticeship agencies and offices, including (1) providing technical assistance to stakeholders, (2) resolving complaints, (3) establishing state performance goals, and (4) including in its written plan a description of how its apprenticeship programs align with the skills needs of the state's employers.

The OA shall enter into an agreement with the Department of Education to promote the integration and alignment of apprenticeship programs with secondary, postsecondary, and adult education.

The OA shall award grants to eligible entities to (1) expand national apprenticeship system programs, including by expanding pre-apprenticeship and youth apprenticeship programs; (2) encourage employer participation; and (3) strengthen alignment between the apprenticeship system and education providers.

The bill provides statutory authority for criteria for various programs, including (1) quality standards for apprenticeships, (2) requirements for apprenticeship agreements between a program sponsor and an apprentice, and (3) acceptable uses for grant funds awarded under this bill.

National Apprenticeship Act of 2021 — Informed